Elections & Registration

Public Announcement

The March 24, 2020 Presidential Preference and the May 19, 2020 General Primary / General Non-Partisan Election has been postponed to June 9, 2020. The voter registration deadline for the June 9, 2020 election will be May 11, 2020. Early voting will begin on May 18, 2020. Pursuant to O.C.G.A. § 21-2-501, moving the primary election to June 9, 2020 will move the primary runoff to August 11, 2020.Pushing back the primary to June 9 gives Georgia election officials additional time to put in place contingency plans to allow for safe and secure voting, but pushing back the primary election any further could potentially have negative consequences on preparation for the November 3, 2020 General Election. Given existing deadlines to prepare and send ballots for the November election, particularly for military voters, moving forward on June 9 is the best way to ensure a successful election year in Georgia.

Absentee ballot applications for the upcoming primary election will continue to be accepted and processed by counties even if the application said May 19. Once county election officials properly verify the signature on the application, the voter will be sent an absentee ballot for the primary election now to be held on June 9.

Ameika Pitts

Henry County Elections and Registration Director

4/9/2020

Henry County Board of Elections Meeting Postponed - April 15, 2020

The Henry County Board of Elections meeting previously scheduled for April 1, 2020, at 1:00 p.m. has been postponed to Wednesday, April 15, 2020, at 1:00 p.m. This meeting will be held via Zoom video conference. A link for the public to join and view will be posted here when available.

Message From Henry County Elections and Registration

The Henry County Board of Elections and Registration scheduled June 3, 2020 1:00 PM board meeting will be postponed to June 12, 2020 at 1:00 PM via ZOOM due to our office experiencing issues with ZOOM meeting connectivity.

Please contact Henry County Board of Elections and Registration office at 770-288-6448 for any questions or concerns.

NOTICE OF CHANGE OF POLLING PLACE

The Henry County Board of Elections and Registration hereby give notice to the voters of Henry County of the following polling place change due to the previous location requesting not to be used due to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic. This change will be effective immediately for the June 9th Election.

The polling place for the Red Oak precinct will be relocated from the Red Oak United Methodist Church located at 3894 Walt Stephens Rd, Stockbridge, GA 30281 to the Red Oak Elementary School located at 175 Monarch Village Way., Stockbridge, GA 30281.

Any comments on these changes may be directed to the Henry County Board of Elections & Registration located at 40 Atlanta St, McDonough, GA 30253 or via email to aypitts@co.henry.ga.us

This 18th day of May 2020.

Henry County Board of Elections

Publish: May 25, 2020 & June 1, 2020

OFFICIAL NOTICE:

OFFICIAL NOTICE

If you've emailed your Absentee-By-Mail application to the office over 10 days ago and still haven't received a ballot, please mail the application into the office or fax it to 770-288-6468

Currently as of 5:00 pm on Thursday, May 7, 2020 Secretary of State’s vendor has sent out 26,175 ballots. Henry County Elections and Registration office has received 3,603 ballots. This is an estimated 13.8%. Please allow 2 weeks for you to receive your ballot once our office has processed it. You may check your absentee ballot status https://www.mvp.sos.ga.gov/.

Early voting will begin May 18th.

Elections & Voter Registration Main Office: 40 Atlanta St., McDonough

May 18th – 22 - 8:00 am – 5:00 pm

May 25th closed due to Holiday(Memorial Day)

May 26th – 29th - 8:00 am – 5:00 pm

May 30th (Saturday) - 9:00 am – 4:00 pm

May 31st (Sunday) - 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm

June 1st – 5th - 7:00 am – 7:00 pm

Merle Manders Conference Center: 111 Davis Rd., Stockbridge

May 18th – 22 - 8:00 am – 5:00 pm

May 25th closed due to Holiday(Memorial Day)

May 26th – 29th - 8:00 am – 5:00 pm

May 30th (Saturday) - 9:00 am – 4:00 pm

May 31st (Sunday) - 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm

June 1st – 5th - 7:00 am – 7:00 pm

Fortson (Hampton) Library: 61 McDonough St., Hampton

May 30th (Saturday) - 9:00 am – 4:00 pm

June 1st – 5th - 7:00 am – 7:00 pm

Locust Grove Library: 115 M.L.K. Jr. Blvd., Locust Grove

May 30th (Saturday) - 9:00 am – 4:00 pm

June 1st – 5th - 7:00 am – 7:00 pm

Fairview Recreation Center: 35 Austin Rd., Stockbridge

May 30th (Saturday) - 9:00 am – 4:00 pm

June 1st – 5th - 7:00 am – 7:00 pm

JP Mosley Recreation Center: 1041 Millers Mill Rd., Stockbridge

June 1st – 5th - 7:00 am – 7:00 pm

ANNOUNCEMENT:

TIPS FOR VOTING BY ABSENTEE BY MAIL

Thousands of voters in Henry County have received their Absentee by Mail ballot to cast their ballot for the June 9, 2020 General Primary. The Henry County Board of Elections strongly encourages this method of voting by all voters for this election. Download the PDF for TIPS FOR VOTING BY ABSENTEE BY MAIL.

Public Announcement

Thank you everyone for participating in the election process! You can check the status of your absentee by mail application online at www.mvp.sos.ga.gov. Due to the high volume of requests it may take up to 10 business days after our office receives the application to process it. Have a wonderful day and stay safe!

Public Announcement

The March 24, 2020 Presidential Preference and the May 19, 2020 General Primary / General Non-Partisan Election has been postponed to June 9, 2020. The voter registration deadline for the June 9, 2020 election will be May 11, 2020. Early voting will begin on May 18, 2020. Pursuant to O.C.G.A. § 21-2-501, moving the primary election to June 9, 2020 will move the primary runoff to August 11, 2020.Pushing back the primary to June 9 gives Georgia election officials additional time to put in place contingency plans to allow for safe and secure voting, but pushing back the primary election any further could potentially have negative consequences on preparation for the November 3, 2020 General Election. Given existing deadlines to prepare and send ballots for the November election, particularly for military voters, moving forward on June 9 is the best way to ensure a successful election year in Georgia.

Absentee ballot applications for the upcoming primary election will continue to be accepted and processed by counties even if the application said May 19. Once county election officials properly verify the signature on the application, the voter will be sent an absentee ballot for the primary election now to be held on June 9.

Notice of advanced voting for the June 9, 2020 Presidential Preference Primary and General Primary /General Non-Partisan Election. Voting will be conducted at the following locations and times listed below. Last day to register to be eligible to vote in the June 9, Presidential Preference Primary and General Primary /General Non-Partisan Election is May 11, 2020. Voters may check their voter registration at mvp.sos.ga.gov. For further information or to request an absentee ballot call 770-288-6448.

All Board Members receive $200.00 a month and any mileage used on Election Day to help with precincts.

2020 NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETINGS SCHEDULE
HENRY COUNTY BOARD OF ELECTIONS AND REGISTRATION

The Henry County Board of Elections and Registration shall hold regular meetings, at 1:00 p.m. on the first Wednesday of each month in the Conference Room of the Henry County Elections and Registration Office, 40 Atlanta Street, McDonough. The meeting dates are as follows:

January 8th *
February 5th
March 4th
April 1st * - Postponed to 15th
May 6th
June 3rd
July 1st
August 5th
September 2nd
October 7th
November 11th
December 2nd

*Due to the holidays, the January meeting has been rescheduled.

**The November meeting is pushed back to allow for certification of the November General Election.

Can I register on Election Day?
No. In the state of Georgia you must register within 30 days before the election you want to vote in.

Do I need my voter Precinct Card to be able to vote?
No. Your voter precinct card is informational only. It gives you your voting location and the districts in which you live.

Can I register and early vote on the same day?
No. Georgia does not allow same day registration and voting. If you come to vote early but your registration has not been completed, you will be allowed to vote a Provisional Ballot.

How can I have my name removed from the voting list?
Send in a request in writing and we will remove your name from the voting list.

What is the process by which I may change the party with which I am registered?
In Georgia, you do not register by party. When there is a Primary, you select which party’s Primary you want to vote in. The only restriction is that if there is a Runoff, you must vote in the same party’s Runoff. General Elections have all candidates on the same ballot. You may vote however you choose in each race.

What are the different types of identification that can be used to vote?

A Georgia driver’s license which was properly issued by the appropriate state agency

A valid Georgia voter identification card or other valid identification card issued by branch, department, agency, or entity of the State of Georgia, any other state or the United States provided such identification card contains a photograph of the voter

A valid United States passport

A valid employee identification containing a photograph issued by any branch, department, agency or
Entity of the United State government, any state, county, municipality, board or authority

A valid United State military identification card with photograph

A valid tribal identification card with photograph

A GA Weapons permit

Where can I obtain a registration application?
Applications may be found in the following locations:

How do I change my address?
You can get the form online, print it, fill it out completely and sign it. You must mail it in or deliver it in person because the law requires that we have the original signature. Click here to print the form.

Do I need to notify the Elections Office of my new address if I still reside in Henry County?
Yes. The ballot you vote is determined by your residence address. The law requires that you give us your current address so that you will vote the correct ballot.

How long does my registration remain in effect once I register?
Your registration remains in effect as long as you live at the same address. If you move, you must notify us.

What is a Primary?
A primary is an election in which a political party nominates a candidate for the following General Election. The candidate nominated for each office will then run against the candidates selected by other parties in the General Election.

Why do I have to choose Republican or Democratic?
The Republican and Democratic parties are the two parties in Georgia that conduct Primaries. Qualified candidates of other parties, as well as independent candidates, will appear on the November General Election ballot.

Why can’t I vote for some candidates on the Republican ballot and some candidates on the Democratic ballot?
Georgia law requires that you vote in only one party’s Primary during each election cycle.

If I didn’t vote in the Primary, can I vote in the Runoff?
Yes. If you didn’t vote in the Primary, you can select either party to vote in the Runoff.

What if there is no Runoff in my party in my precinct?
Then you don’t need to go to vote in the Runoff.

If there is no Runoff in my precinct in the party I selected in July, can I vote in the other party’s Runoff in August?
No. Georgia law requires that you vote in only one party’s Primary during each election cycle.

If I don’t vote in the Primary or Runoff, can I still vote in the November General Election?
Yes. In November all the candidates appear on the same ballot and you can vote for whoever you choose.

What do I need to bring with me for Early Voting or Advance Voting?
Photo I.D. is required for Early or Advance Voting--the same as at the polls.

Do I need my Voter Precinct Card to be able to vote?
No. Your Voter Precinct Card is for your information only. It tells you where to vote, and what districts you live in. To vote in person you must have one of the 6 allowable types of Photo I.D. Many people use their Georgia Driver's License. A free Voter I.D. is available at our office if you don't have any other allowable type. Here is a list of valid identification:

A Georgia driver’s license, even if expired;

Any valid state or federal government issued photo ID, including a free Voter ID Card issued by your county registrar or Georgia Department of Driver Services (DDS);

Valid U.S. passport;

Valid employee photo ID from any branch, department, agency, or entity of the U.S. Government, Georgia, or any county, municipality, board, authority, or other entity of this state;

Can I take a ballot to a relative who is in the hospital?
No. Georgia law allows (but does not require) ballots to be taken to hospitals, but only by Elections staff members. We do not have enough personnel to accommodate those requests. Please take advantage of Vote-by-Mail for any ailing relatives or friends.

I have a disability--how can I get help with voting?
For Federal elections, if you vote in person you may receive assistance from anyone except an agent of your employer or an agent of your union. Usually whoever drives you to the poll or to the Early or Advance Voting site can assist you. If you arrive alone, you may request any other voter in the precinct to assist you. If you vote by mail, there are places on the forms for the signature of whoever assists you.

Apply for an absentee ballot by downloading the form or calling the Elections and Registration office to request one at 770-288-6448 or download here. Make sure the form is filled out completely including the signature. Upon completion, send it to us by mail or fax at 770-288-6468.

Once you receive your ballot, vote it and return it to us as soon as possible.

What is the process for counting Absentee Ballots?

Absentee Ballots are not counted until election night along with the other votes. Absentee Ballots from Military and Overseas Citizens may also be counted on the Friday after Election Day as long as they were postmarked by Election Day. Ballots from all other voters must reach us by 7:00pm on Election Night in order to be counted.

Why do I sometimes get a ballot automatically and other times I have to apply?

Georgia law allows us to send some ballots automatically:

If you are 65 years old or older, or if you are disabled, when you apply for a ballot for a Primary, and you request "All ballots as allowed by law", we will also automatically mail you a ballot for the Primary Runoff, the General Election, and the General Runoff. (Note: You must select a party for a Primary, or we will have to call or mail you a letter before we can proceed.) You always have to apply separately for any Special Elections and for the Presidential Preference Primary.

If you are a Military or Overseas Citizen, and you apply for an absentee ballot and request "All ballots as allowed by law", we will send you ballots for Primaries, Runoffs, General Elections and the Presidential Preference Primary through two Federal Election cycles, or generally 4 years. You always have to apply separately for any Special Election. If you leave the military or are no longer living overseas, please notify our office.

All other voters have to apply each time they want to receive an absentee ballot.

Can I be confident that my Early/Absentee/Advance ballot will count?

Yes. All Absentee ballots are counted Election Night along with all of the votes cast in person during Early Voting, Advance Voting and at the polls. Unofficial Results are released before the staff can leave on Election Night. Military and Overseas Citizens' ballots that are received Wednesday through Friday, and were postmarked by Election Day, are added on Friday. The results become Official after they are certified by the Henry County Board of Elections & Registration on the Friday following the Election.

What is the process for obtaining an Absentee Ballot for my son or daughter who is away at college?

Your son or daughter may download the application themselves and fax or mail it to us. Or you may apply on his or her behalf, and sign your name and your relationship. In either case, the ballot will be mailed to the student’s address at college. Of course if he or she will be in town during the Early or Advance Voting periods, he or she is welcome to come in and vote in person.

If your child has already received a ballot by mail, and then it turns out he or she is in town, your student should bring the mailed ballot in when he or she comes to vote in person.

Can I return an Absentee or Vote-by-Mail ballot for someone else?

The elector shall mail or personally deliver the sealed envelope to the board of registrars (40 Atlanta Street, McDonough,) or absentee ballot clerk, provided that delivery by a physically disabled elector may be made by an adult person upon satisfactory proof that such adult person is such elector’s family member or resident of the same house hold by 7:00pm on Election Night. CANNOT BE TURNED IN AT A POLLING LOCATION.

Who is a Military Voter?
A military voter is an individual serving away from his/her place of permanent residence who is also:

A uniformed or military voter is one who is a member of the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, Coast Guard, Merchant Marine or the commissioned corps of the Public Health Service or the commissioned corps of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and who is absent from their precinct on the date of the election due to their service.

A member of the Georgia National Guard deployed or on assignment outside of Georgia.

A spouse or dependent of a member referred to above who, by reason of the active duty or service of the member, is absent from the place of residence where the spouse or dependent is otherwise qualified to vote.

Who is an Overseas Voter?

Temporarily Overseas: A voter who is temporarily overseas is a citizen who would be qualified as an eligible voter to vote at their polling location in Georgia if they were not overseas.

Permanently Overseas: A voter permanently overseas is a citizen who currently has no plans to return to Georgia but is authorized by federal law to vote in Georgia because they maintained residence in Georgia for at least 20 days immediately prior to their departure from the United States. A voter who lives abroad and no longer has a legal residence in Georgia may only vote for federal offices.

When is the Deadline for Requesting an Absentee Ballot?
Applications may be submitted to your county of permanent residence up to 180 days prior to a primary or election in which a federal candidate appears on the ballot as well as for any runoffs resulting there from including presidential preference primaries for two general elections.

Poll Worker

Are you interested in serving your community and earning extra money?

Do you possess basic computer skills? Apply to become one of the civic-minded citizens who work at the polls on Election Day. The Henry County Elections Office is seeking dependable individuals to work from 6:00 a.m. until approximately 8:30 p.m. on Election Day. All Workers must complete online training and in person equipment training. Poll Workers who complete the online and in person training are paid $20.00. This pay is contingent upon you working Election Day. Election Day pay is based on position and ranges from $140.00 to $200.00. If interested please contact the Elections Office at 770-288-6448 or complete the online application located at here.

To be a Poll Worker in Henry County, you must:

Be a resident of Henry County

Be 16 years of age or older

Be able to read, write, and speak the English Language

Not have had a felony conviction for at least the last 10 years

Not currently holding a public office or be a candidate for public office

Not be a relative of an elected official who is on the ballot

Attend a training session prior to each primary or election

Report to your assigned polling place at 6:00 am on the day of the election

Remain at the polling place until the polls close and you have completed your assignment, which, typically should be by 8:00 pm, but there are times when your day is longer.

The Henry County Elections & Registration office invites all eligible high school and college students to serve as a poll worker. Georgia law allows high school students 16 years of age or over to work as a poll worker.